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Human Services worker Elizabeth Hill urges greater language access and inclusion for deaf and disabled women on International Women’s Day
Summary
Elizabeth Hill, speaking for International Women’s Day, said Human Services must make language access, communication, inclusion and equity foundational so women who are deaf, deaf-blind and with disabilities receive full support.
Elizabeth Hill, who identified herself as a Human Services worker and a member of the deaf and deaf-blind community, delivered a brief message for International Women’s Day calling for greater language access and inclusion for women with disabilities.
Hill said Human Services should build systems that center communication and accessibility. “Human Services means creating environments where communication, language access, inclusion, and equity are not afterthoughts, but the foundation of how we serve,” she said.
She identified the particular challenges faced by women who are deaf, women who have disabilities and women from diverse backgrounds, and described her work in the field as “deeply personal.” Hill said the most rewarding outcomes are when barriers fall away and families gain access to language and support.
Hill closed by urging that policies evolve to reflect lived experience and thanked listeners for their attention. There were no motions or formal actions associated with her remarks in the recorded transcript.
